Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: African baobab, Baobab Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
African Botanical
Not Clean
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil and PEG-8
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative created in the late 20th century by chemically modifying baobab seed oil with polyethylene glycol to improve water solubility and emulsification in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR